SIMPLE MEATBALLS WITH ZOODLES

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Meatballs are one of those foods that really remind me of childhood. Spaghetti and meatballs are definitely one of those 'comfort foods.' Try this simple recipe for your next family dinner or make 1/2 the batch and save the leftovers if you are eating solo. Pour your meatballs and sauce over spiralized zucchini noodles for an ideal paleo meal.

Provided by Tina Turbin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
¼ white onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange meatballs in a glass baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Cut zucchini into noodle shapes with a spiralizer.
  • Heat tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; add meatballs. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until sauce and meatballs are evenly warmed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; keep covered.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until tender but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a serving plate; top with tomato sauce and meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1325.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Montal mon
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Muhammad Qamar Iqbal
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of ground meat and different vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Super Mabinty
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


baluku Robert
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Shashwat Sharma
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I'm not a big fan of zoodles, but I really enjoyed them in this dish.


Babar Khattak
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


Tamoor Shah
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The zoodles were a great idea! They really helped to lighten up the dish.


Rabina Sunar
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Sophie Campbell
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This was my first time making meatballs and they turned out perfect! The recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were so tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


Njabulo Mblangwe
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are flavorful and juicy, and the zoodles are a great way to get in some extra veggies.


saqab Khan
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These meatballs were delicious and so easy to make! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they still turned out great. The zoodles were a nice healthy touch.